Lorain County Community College serves the greater Lorain County region by providing the educational and workforce training needed to help our residents and community thrive.
Founded in 1963, the impact of LCCC is embedded in the fabric of our community. Over the past 60 years, LCCC has served 50 percent of Lorain County households, and more than 45,000 individuals have earned a degree.
LCCC is a student-ready institution, which means helping students achieve their personal, academic, and career goals is at the center of the college’s design. Whether the goal is an associate degree, additional workforce training or an advanced degree, LCCC has an academic program and the support service to help students reach their goals.
The College provides the opportunity for students to complete:
- Bachelor’s degrees
- Associate degrees
- One-year certificates
- Short-term certificates
- Certificates of completion
- Workforce training
Through LCCC’s University Partnership, students can earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree from Ohio universities and colleges. LCCC is also proud to deliver applied bachelor’s degrees in microelectronic manufacturing and smart industrial automated systems engineering technology.
LCCC works hard to keep the cost of education low. In fact, over 80% of our students receive some form of financial aid in the form of grants and scholarships. Dual enrollment programs help high school students begin their college education at no cost to the student and their families. Nearly 50% of Lorain County public high school students graduate with credit from LCCC.
LCCC supports students in entering the workforce in rewarding careers, transferring for advanced degrees, and in many cases, students may do both at the same time. LCCC’s general education courses are guaranteed to transfer to Ohio public institutions, and academic programs are designed for seamless transfer into LCCC’s University Partnership. LCCC partners with more than 800 local employers to ensure the skills learned in the classroom prepare students for their careers. With more than 170 industry-recognized credentials, LCCC offers the certifications and career preparation that help individuals stand out to employers. Keeping the pulse on regional workforce demand leads to more than 90% of LCCC graduates finding high-opportunity careers right here in Northeast Ohio.
Student success is our top priority. With customized academic advising and wraparound support services, LCCC can help students overcome personal, academic, and other barriers and achieve their goals.
